Margaret Ruffin
1936 - 2015
Margaret Ruffin
1936 - 2015
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Margaret Ruffin Obituary
Margaret Elaine Flagg Ruffin, 79, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015. She was an educator with Escambia County School District for 37 years. She graduated from Booker T Washington High School in 1952. She received her Bachelor Degree from Bethune-Cookman College in 1956. She was an active member of Heirs of Kingdom Church International; a devoted member of the Pensacola Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents Robert (Sandra) Flagg and Mildred (Thomas) Golson.
Survivors: Daughter Bonita Ruffin; Grandchildren: Christina Stephens and Brandon Ruffin; Sisters, Cheryl (Rev. Fred) Young; Cecilia Golson; Angela (Larry) Brown; Brothers Thomas J. Golson; Robert Flagg, Jr; Leonard (Anna) Golson and nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Heirs of the Kingdom Church International. Viewing at 12:00pm. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in Pensacola, FL.
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George and Rose Shelby-Williams
February 9, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Annie Joyce Lawrence
February 9, 2015
God called her home and Ms. Ruffin will be greatly missed. My prayers are with this family. May God continue to watch over each of you.
Melody Garrison (Thomas)
February 8, 2015
Bonita-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Drucilla Washington-Thomas
February 7, 2015
Ms. Ruffin taught me to read; she helped me to be the Educator I am today. You will be "greatly" missed Ms. Ruffin; rest in the Arms of Jesus.
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February 6, 2015
To the Ruffin Family,
Sorry for your lost. Ms Ruffin was a beautiful woman that helped all who pass her way. She will be truly miss.
Stepheny Conner
Sidney Sharp
February 6, 2015
Cheryl & family, So very sorry for your loss. Ms. Ruffin was so sweet and a kind and gentle soul.
R. H.
February 6, 2015
To the Ruffin Family. Our sympathy. Hosea chapter 13, verse 14 says in part: "from death I will recover them". We look forward to the resurrection where we will see our loved ones again.
Judy Battle & Family
February 6, 2015
Cheryl & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
"Peaches"
February 6, 2015
Bonita,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God bless you and the family in this time of sorrow. May the peace of God be felt in your hearts today and the days to come.
Kathleen Jones
February 6, 2015
To the family, sorry to hear of your loss, Ms Ruffin was my 2nd grade teacher at AA Dixon ( many moons ago) and she dh a lasting effect on my life. May you find comfort in your memories.
Angela Nicholas
February 5, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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